Applications now open across our governance structure

11 March 2025

We are pleased to announce that we are now open for applications to positions across our governance structure and we would like to hear from you! 

The members who make up our governance structure take on essential roles to support the success of the Society. This year, we have 42 vacancies available across our Trustee Board, Advisory Council, Committees, Divisions and the Members Panel. Joining our governance structure is great for your professional development and networking, while providing opportunities to get more involved with the Society’s community. 

Different roles in the governance structure require different time commitments but generally involve attending at least two meetings per year, one of which will be in person. The positions are voluntary, but the Society covers travel and accommodation costs associated with attending in-person meetings and provides relevant documentation to support meeting discussions. You can find further information on the commitment required via our Governance Vacancies 2025 page or by emailing [email protected].  

The Society is committed to creating an inclusive culture, which requires a governance structure that fully reflects both our membership and the global microbiology community. We welcome applications from across the full breadth of the membership and are particularly keen to receive nominations from members from historically marginalised backgrounds. We look forward to hearing from you. 

If you are interested in joining us, check out our Governance Vacancies 2025 page for more details.  

The deadline to submit your application is Tuesday 22 April 2025.  

If you need to provide your application in an alternative format (e.g., video or voice recording), would like to speak to a current member of the governance structure to get more of a feel for what’s involved, or have questions about applying for yourself or on someone else’s behalf, please email [email protected].